Originally Posted by
Rick
I mostly agree with this. Now if you could only get city planners traffic engineers and the rest of the public to use this kind of intelligence. Much or all of what they call bicycle infrastructure Is forced by opinions of people who have no business making these decisions. When I travel I do my best to avoid on road bike lanes.
On the other hand, sometimes they're forced to make accommodation in the absence of any opposing or contradictory opinions. You have to go to the meetings. We all do.
Do research and keep data on the things that interest you and take them to the meetings (including campaign events) and ask questions, but don't be afraid to tell them what you want.